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What Does Nasogastric Intubation and Feeding Address?
Nasogastric (NG) intubation is a procedure during which a thin, plastic tube is inserted through the nostril, down the esophagus, and into the stomach. Once an NG tube is in place, healthcare providers can deliver food and medicine directly to the stomach or remove substances from it.
Nasogastric (NG) intubation is most often used to deliver food and medicine to a patient when they are unable to eat or swallow.